National Republican., 1887-11-29

AS l told you In my Jingle yesterday
morning, Mr.. Goodwin's Golghtly In
"Lend Me Five shillngs" is new, and the
farce is capitally acted. The only defect l
perceive In Mats impersonatlon Of Co
lightly is the sacrifice he makes to broad
comedy Of every other possible sentiment.
III he would only shade the ludicrous situa-
tions with the expression OF momentary
embarrassment, TO which the e1ervescent
and perplexed Golightly Is so frequently
subjected, his characterization would be
more artistic, and, think, quite as eBjoya-
bic. Particular mention should be made OF
Mr.. Mason's Capt. Phobbs, because 1t was
so manifestly out of his line that its pro-
Dounced excellencies Of makeup, bearing,
and action commended themselves as uu-
expected-on account OF their demands
In juvenile actor Of superior aptitude.
The stage setting Of the farce was excep-
tionally fine.
want to have brief interview, with
hard gloves, with the author Of "Turned
Up" Mr.. Mark Melford. II is very funny
comedy will allow, and Mr.. Good win is
fully equal to all the farcical demands OF the
argument, but do not like the spirit of the
story because consider II needlessly broad,
and dealing In complications OF a character
that are not high toned, nor in the g bod taste
possible with the pervading idea. Mr.. Mel
minds Of those who admire genuine comedy
a delicate sense Of fitness and proprIety
respecting even ludicrous marital per-
plexities, which can be very easily
offended by the introduction of un-
necessary extravagancies that do not
serve the complex nearly as much as
they were evidently intended to do. This
It Is not Mr.. Goodwln's fault. As Caraway
Bones he gives picture of the truest e;-
centric comedy, and to his credit, let me
say, there is not an offensive passage in his
text, nor an unpleasant or overdrawn fca-
ture in his acting. On the whole, his Bones
is better piece Of work than his CO.
lightly. The drunken business In the Sec
truthful. 1t is very, very funny. The &C.
tion OF the comedy is rapid, but Mr.. Good
win is not hurried in any effective business.
There is much in the entire performance to
evidence gratifying growth and develop
ment on the part OF this industrious and
ambitious comedian. Don't think that
'Turned Up" Is a bad or disgraceful play
because l have "lit into' Mr.. Melford's
method. You will see some good work In
Mr.. Goodwln's "Caraway Bones"-in some
respects better than he has ever done be-
fore. The balance Of the company do we'll,
none Of them remarkably so except Messrs.
Mason and Burns. The piece is very nicely
staged, and the audience last night was
large, fashionable, and evidently very much
delighted.
MINNIE PALMER AT ALDAUGu's.
The ''dainty" Minnie Palmer began a
weeks engagement last night before q
large audience. 1t would make very little
difference what the play was, people have
a singular admiration for Miss Palmer and
all she does. don't need to say anything
Of the play OF "My Sweetheart" 1t Is
one of the best pieces of work William Gill
has ever done, and quality of play Miss
Palmer will have hard work to equal. 1t is
full Of music, and Miss Palmer Is sweet
singer. Last night she rendered several
songs very acceptably, and her acting
throughout Was bright and spirited. Her
support , f., in the the main, ,,,, excellent,
capital actor, though not so successful a
vocalist. Mr.. Hawkins, Mr.. McManus,
and Miss Jane Gray deserve special men.
tion. The audience was treated to the
vision OF a quarter OF q million dollars
worth OF diamonds worn by one whose In
dustry has earned them, and whose per-
sonal attractions they become. Every one
easel bearing Miss Palmer's portrait and
autograph.
Tonight and tomorrow night "My
Sweetheartn will be repeated, and for the
balance Of the week Qncluding the matinee
on Saturday. the attraction will be q new
play "My Brothers Sister"
HARRIs's BIJoU THEATER.
Mr.. T. j. Farron and capable company
began an engagement at this house on
yesterday n,Montgomery Phister's comedy,
"a Soap Bubble" don't like the piece,
but the people make all there is to be made
of 1t, and Mr.. Farron is particularly good.
As an Irish comedian he enjoys an excellent
reputation, which he sustains in Chops.
Ills chief foil is Miss Dolly Foster, who is a
vivacious soubrette. The songs carry the
play, and they are we'll rendered and abund-
ant. The piece is well staged, and ladies'
should not forget that matinees are given
daily.
KERNAN'S TuEATER.
The week opens with another superior
entertainment by specialists, composing
Gus Hills World of Novelties. can only
say of this as / have of similar previous
variety shows at this house-they all speak
well for the commendable endeavors Of the
Messrs. Herman to give Washington good
variety theater.
WONDERLAND.
Large audiences attended the opening OF
the second week, and the chief interest
centered in the Illusion "Galatea." 1t is
an illusion Of the most pronounced and
startling character. l can't describe 1t.
You must see 1t to appreciate. The Aztecs
attracted good deal Of attention, and the
stage attractions are superior. Four per-
formances are given daily.
now PROF. NORRIS HAS DONE IT.
Prof. Morris, the eminent trainer and edu-
Gator OF dumb animals, makes no secret OF
the method by which he has accomplished
the results that appear almost incOmpre-
hensible to the beholder. From his child
hood Mr.. Morris has been dear lover OF
animals OF all kinds, and this natural affec-
tion has engendered that kindliness which
constitutes the basis OF sympathy aud trust.
With this feeling existing between them the
professors word OF command las we hear it)
Is merely word OF request TO tle creature,
and with the latter obedience is simply q
willing ecquiescence. 1t is great error to
imagine that loud talk or the llourlshing Of
"a big whip will make the master OF a man
who does not possess the confidence of
the beast he is handling; and, while
Mr.. Morris comedies the necessity
OF discipline with Obdurate aud stub.
born equine natures, this unfortunate
condition has lin almost every case) been
the result OF an unwise system OF
maneuver which has yitiated the dispo-
sition OF an animal naturally pllable.
At any performance Az the Il Street Rlnl;
you can have the benefit of personal In
terview with Prof. Morris, who will be
pleased to detail to YOU the history OF the